Monday, September 17, 2012

TLC & AFC Cup Last 8 - Previews

AFC Cup - Last 8 First Leg
Chonburi v Al Shorta SC (Tuesday)

Chonburi welcome Al Shorta of Syria for the first leg of the AFC Cup quarter finals.
The Sharks have little to play for on the domestic front now so all
their eggs are now firmly in the AFC basket. It won't be easy against
the current back-to-back Syrian league champions though. The Damascus based club
achieved the highest points total out of the eight qualifying groups
amassing 15 points on their way to securing Group E. On the home front, it's been a turbulent time for Syrians due to the ongoing civil war. As a consequence, the second leg will be played in Jordan at the Prince Mohammed Bin Fahad Stadium in Zerqa City.

With
Bangkok Glass already booking their spot in the last 4, the three
remaining ties will be contested on Wednesday to find out who'll
accompany the Rabbits into the hat for the semi final draw.
TOT
edged into an unforeseen 2-1 lead over TPL leaders Muangthong Utd
despite having to combat against some questionable refereeing decisions.
With the league title effectively secured, Muangthong may opt to field
their strongest possible starting XI as they bid to complete the
domestic treble.
Unexpectedly, Buriram United only have the two
domestic cups left to play for and they'll certainly be going all out to
retain both of them. With the tie between Tero and Buriram poised at
1-1, it's anybody's guess who'll progress to the last 4.
First
division leaders, Ratchaburi, posted an impressive 2-0 home win in the
first leg against Wuachon. The Fighting Bull has been limping lately
and it will take a massive upturn of form if they are to salvage this
cup tie.